The surname Vallisnieri was first found in Reggio a city in Emilia and capital of the province of Reggio. It was founded 187 B.C as Regium. Later, under the Lombards it was the seat of Dukes and Counts. It became a walled city in 1229 A.D. By 1400, it was held by the d"Este family. The original 12th century cathedral was reconstructed in the 16th century It is a beautiful city rich in art and culture. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor. In 1237, the Valisneiri were represented by Manfredo of Cornazzano, Mayor of Reggio.
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Early History of the Vallisnieri family
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Vallisnieri Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Valeriani, Vallisnieri and others.
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Early Notables of the Vallisnieri family
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Migration of the Vallisnieri family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those who arrived along the east coast of North America.
Contemporary Notables of the name Vallisnieri (post 1700)
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Antonio Vallisnieri (1661-1730), Italian naturalist
Italy
